DILL PICKLE SPEARS

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For best results, use coarse (kosher) salt, not table salt, which would be much too salty. If the brine is too tart, add a little sugar to round out the flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 6 Kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise
1 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon dill seed
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, dill seed, and garlic with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve; pour over cucumbers.
  • Use a small plate to submerge cucumbers in liquid. Refrigerate until cool, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 g, Protein 1 g

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